Let's just assume that it is not an economically strong region / rather rural - otherwise the parents would not offer 1,600 sqm for €80,000 apartment renovation. Then it will be a small standard house = €250,000 plus own work. Thus, approximately €250,000 needs to be financed with reasonable equity. Relatively young client, so 2% repayment with rather longer financing term. That corresponds to a comfortable 4% annuity of €833 monthly and is therefore well affordable with his income (assuming no existing liabilities). This gives the client a first, realistic assessment. If things get serious with the girlfriend and children are planned, he can also build bigger if the girlfriend is jointly liable.